noogie

American  

[noog-ee] / ˈnʊg i /

Also nuggie,

noun

Slang.

1. a light blow or jab, usually to a person's head, back, or upper arm and accompanied by a twisting motion, with the extended knuckle of the curled-up second or third finger: done as a gesture of affection or painfully as a prank.

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Etymology

Origin of noogie

1975–80; apparently expressive alteration of knuckle; see -y ²

Example Sentences

Umm: Is giving someone a noogie ever a good idea?

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2018

The woman told investigators Moorlach gave her a noogie while they were taking a photo, and she says was bothered by it.

From Washington Times • Aug. 31, 2018

Mr World is played by Crispin Glover, a man who will forever be remembered as Biff Tannen’s noogie partner.

From The Guardian • May 28, 2017

Instead, the Cavs wrapped them in a headlock and delivered a four-game noogie.

From Golf Digest • May 23, 2017

I say, my knuckles digging into his scalp till Dad saves him from the noogie with one of his lame jokes: Why cant you play sports in the jungle! he asks.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander